About this property
The Anthony and Louise Viaer Alumni Hall , formerly the Administration Building , is a building on the campus of Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, United States. Constructed in 1914 in the Prairie School style, it was built of bricks manufactured by Huston–Tillotson students. The building was named after Anthony E. Viaer, an alumnus of the Class of 1958 who gave a $1 million scholarship opportunity to university students. The building was first nominated for National Register listing in 1986, but was not then listed, due to owner objection. It was listed in 1993.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 86003845. It was listed on October 20, 1993.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Administration Building listed on the National Register?
Administration Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Administration Building?
Administration Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Administration Building?
The period of significance for Administration Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.
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